Iain Jones (born in Stalybridge) appeared on Coronation Street in two roles: as Kabin paperboy Dean Matthews between May 1983 and March 1985, and returned to the programme as jockey Mickey Edwards in September 2002.
His other credits include roles in Nanny, Harry, Grease Monkeys, The Bill and Doctors, along with the short film War Game and the 2001 feature film A Christmas Carol.